Question 1

can venostasis cause shin pain?

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Venostasis: Yes, essentially anything that causes swelling on the surrounding sensory nerves can cause pain.

Question 2

can a blood clot cause shin pain?

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Blood clot (DVT): Generally a leg blood clot (dvt), pain is commonly felt in the calf area with swelling and redness.  If pain is in the shin, anterior leg, it's not likely from a blood clot.  If you're concerned about a blood clot, go to the emergency department as it could be deadly.  However at your age and gender, it's unlikely.

Question 3

what might cause shin pain after injury to the top of the foot?

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Anterior Tibialis: Tendonitis could be a direct result of an injury to the top of the foot.  The tib ant as it is often called starts out on the lateral leg or shin and courses down your leg and spreads out on the top of your foot. It is the main muscle/tendon involved in raising (dorsiflexing) your foot.  If you injure the top of your foot you cna injure that tendon as well and it will not function well and hurt.

Question 4

i had a hysterectomy/bso at age 35 (now 37). no hrt. since then, running long distances causes shin pain. doing everything right. related to surgery?

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Shin Splints: I don't think shin splints are related to your hysterectomy.  Do you get the pain after a certain distance that you run? Is the pain in both legs? Do you do any weight training or stretching?  
I always become concerned with stress fractures.  We see it in distance runners, more so in women then men.  It sometimes manifests after running 3 or 4 miles.

Question 5

what is causing shin pain and what can i do about it?

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Chin pain: Condition that causes pain over the shin bone (the tibia.) it is the most common cause of “shin splints, ” which is the general term used to describe sports-related pain over that bone. It is usually due to overuse and occurs in athletes who participate in repetitive activities, especially running and jumping. Easy strech exercise before start the regular routine.

Question 6

can a pinched nerve cause ankle/shin pain?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: Yes, although more commonly the pain is in the back of the thigh or calf along the course of the sciatic nerve.

Question 7

what is causing sharp shin pain and what can i do for it?

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Shin splints: One likely cause would be shin splints- if you are walking or running for exercise you need to do adaequte stretching before and after activity. Icing the shins after a workout and taking a short course of anti-inflammatory like alleve or advil (ibuprofen) should help. To prevent further bouts, see a podiatrist. You may need an orthotic in your shoe to prevent recurrence.

Question 8

what are some probable causes of upper shin pain?

Accepted Answer

Overuse: The most common cause of bilateral shin pain is overuse.  This occurs either from a to quick progression of activity or excessive activity.

Question 9

can wearing shoes a lot cause ankle and shin pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If they don't fit properly or fail to give you proper support.

Question 10

can a superficial clot on the shin cause pain, tenseness and aches in the calf?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot: Yes, but you need to have an ultrasound done to rule out deep vein thrombosis which could break off and become a pulmonary embolus, which can kill people. If it hasn't been done yet, and you have a superficial clot, go to an urgent care center or Er for an emergent ultrasound and anti-thrombotic treatment. Usually with blood clots, there is pain, swelling, redness, warmth, and maybe a tender cord

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